Actor
Dick Butkus
Born December 9, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, USADied October 5, 202321 films
Richard Marvin Butkus (December 9, 1942 - October 5, 2023) was an American former professional football player, sports commentator, and actor. He played football as a middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) from 1965 to 1973. He was invited to eight Pro Bowls, named a first-team All-Pro six times, and was twice recognized by his peers as the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year. He was renowned as a fierce tackler and for the relentless effort with which he played and is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most intimidating linebackers in pro football history.
Start here
The best way into Dick Butkus's work
First watchBrian's Song19717.3as Dick Butkus (uncredited)Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.View filmEssential films
Ranked by acclaim and reach
Filmography
21 films as actor- 2007NFL Moment of Impact
- 2001Teddy Bears' PicnicDick Butkus
- 1999Any Given SundayOpposing Coach - Game 3
- 1992WrestleMania: The Greatest HitsDick Butkus
- 1991Necessary RoughnessConvict Football Player
- 1990Gremlins 2: The New BatchDick Butkus
- 1989Spontaneous CombustionLt. General
- 1988Crash CourseEd Konner
- 1987The Stepford ChildrenTom Wilcox
- 1986WrestleMania IIReferee
- 1986Hamburger: The Motion PictureDrootin
- 1984Johnny DangerouslyArthur
- 1983SmorgasbordAnti-Smoking Enforcer
- 1982Deadly GamesJoe Adams
- 1980The Legend of Sleepy HollowBrom Bones
- 1978SuperdomeScott Hennerson
- 1976GusRob Cargil
- 1976Mother, Jugs & SpeedRodeo
- 1975Cry, Onion!Jeff
- 1975A Matter of Wife... and DeathHeavy
- 1971Brian's SongDick Butkus (uncredited)